i recommend to store the anchor(s), chains(s) and rode(s) in starboard cockpit locker (to be on the opposite side from the motor). another option, but more difficult to collect the ground tackle, is to store under the v-berth (to keep the weight forward to counterbalance the crew in the cockpit). below is the system i've used on my M15 and M17 - to launch the anchor = release ground tackle off the starboard/stern of the boat (this is the keep the rode away from the outboad's prop). lay out your scope (less about 17 feet ... see below). tie off the rode to the starboard rear cleat and set the anchor. walk the remaining rode to the bow and tie to the cleat. tie off the bitter end of the rode (i tie to the base of the mast). return to the cockpit and release the rode from the stern/starboard cleat (this is why you 'reserved' 17 feet of your anchor line scope). the boat will now turn into the wind. to retrieve the anchor = walk the rode to the rear starboard cleat. untie the rode's bitter end. pull in the rode/chain and anchor. (i usually pull in 70-80% of the scope and then start the outboard. once the outboard has warmed up i then finish pulling in the ground tackle.) i flake the rode/chain into an anchor line bag as i retrieve the anchor. i then let the anchor and bagged rode/chain sit on the cockpit floor for about 1/2 hour so much of the water can drain before i stow the ground tackle in the cockpit locker. -- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com
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From: Jazzy
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 2:58 PM ..
Hi all, I was wondering if I might get some pics or atleast descriptions of your anchor setups. I'd love a little sprit/roller set up, but can't figure how to get around the furler, nav light etc.
Also, I have the a deck pipe up there to pass rode through the deck, and there's some sort of anchor holding device on the rail. Where do you guys put your feet when you sleep if the rain and rope live there somewhere???
I'm planning on about 20 ft of chain and 100 ish of rode. Also an overkill anchor so I can leave it in the harbor for days. A local who anchors out there suggested 30lbs. I found a 22lb claw type I'm liking. And have my 8lb Danforth setup as well.
I don't even know what else to ask, so lemme have it !
Jazz